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System Administration and Security Assurance unit (KIT726)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

This unit provides students with a general introduction to system administration and network security, and is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings. The four modules cover administration of common computing environments (Unix and Windows), common services (web, database and containers), and issues relevant to network security. Within the modules, topics include user and group creation, access control, permissions, scripting, resource management, configuration management, system security, vulnerabilities and vulnerability assessment. On completion, students will be equipped to administer computer systems that meet business requirements for functionality, capacity, availability, reliability, and security.

Summary

Unit name System Administration and Security Assurance
Unit code KIT726
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor David Herbert
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
Note

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Configure and secure a range of server platforms for business use
  • Identify security issues using relevant tools
  • Evaluate and administer server platforms to comply with industry standards and best practice, and implement security requirements.
  • Assess and document system and network security issues for use by people at all levels of the business

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
029999 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,919.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Lectures: 1 hr/wk
Tutorials: 4 hrs/wk consisting of 1x2 hour tutorial, 1x2 hour practical per week
Independent Learning: 3x1 hr/wk (on average)

For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and on-campus lab classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with any content which is delivered asynchronously on-line.

AssessmentPrac Exam 1 (15%)|Prac Exam 2 (15%)|Prac Exam 3 (20%)|Prac Exam 4 (20%)|CyberSecurity Report (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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